Tier 3
New Orleans, United States
Last verified 23 March 2026
The Overlook Film Festival is a four day horror celebration in New Orleans with film programming and experiential events.
The main submission deadline for Overlook Film Festival is around 26 January 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Overlook Film Festival costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Overlook Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Overlook Film Festival takes place in New Orleans, United States.
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